Akash Kar — Associate Consultant
As an IIT Kanpur graduate passionate about quantitative finance, I have delved into the calculative risk-oriented trading world. I thrive on dissecting complex financial market opportunities and navigating the dynamic landscape of the financial world. My journey has been shaped by hands-on experience in specialized markets of Indian equities, Index Options, EURIBOR futures, and SOFR futures. With my sights set on becoming a quantitative trader at leading HFT firms, I remain dedicated to ongoing learning and growth in these niche markets and across the broader financial spectrum. Let's connect to explore opportunities, share insights, and carve new paths in the world of finance.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Quantitative Finance professional with expertise in algorithmic trading and risk analysis.
Location: West Bengal, India
Experience: 4 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Algorithmic Trading
- Quantitative Finance
- Proprietary Trading
- Trading Strategies
- Team Management
- Team Building
- New Business Development
Career Highlights
- IIT Kanpur graduate with a passion for quantitative finance.
- Hands-on experience in Indian equities and derivatives trading.
- Aspiring quantitative trader targeting leading HFT firms.
Work Experience
Morgan Stanley
Senior Associate (10 mos)
iRage
Quantitative Trader (1 yr 5 mos)
Axxela
Fixed Income Trader (5 mos)
Trading Analyst (1 mo)
Games and Sports Council, IIT Kanpur
Chess Club Coordinator (1 yr)
Chess Secretary (11 mos)
Urvija AI
Product Manager (2 mos)
Education
B.Tech at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Minor at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
12th Board at DECENT PUBLIC SCHOOL, Kota
10th board at Kamalpur Netaji High School
